What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Penn Mar 2021?
***Hourly $19.50***
*** 2,000 Sign on Bonus***
*** Schedule: FT- Sat-Sun 8a-8:30p, Mon 3:30p-10:30p, Tues 2:30p-10:30p***
The Direct Support Professional (Also known as DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) works directly with people with Intellectual Disabilities in a variety of settings, including but not limited to their homes, the community, places of employment and through virtual supports. Duties include engaging people in meaningful activities related to their personal goals. Supporting them to connect with people in places of interest in their communities and providing support with assistive technology, communication, skill building, community connections, discovery activities, maintaining health and safety, and/or personal care needs.
A Direct Support Professional (Also known as DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for:
- Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning
- Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting
- Providing transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, outside activities and excursions
- Behavioral and social support (to include working with potential physical and verbal outbursts/ aggressiveness)
Requirements/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Valid Driver’s License with 2 years of consecutive driving experience and less than 3 moving violations within the past 36 months
- Ability to pass pre-employment background/physical/TB/drug screenings
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed
Benefits (For Full Time Employees)
- Medical, dental, & vision plans
- Paid vacation - Earned at .0615 per hour worked for eligible employees (equates to about 16 days per year for full-time employees)
- Holiday pay, with 11 holidays observed
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Extensive paid training.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403B Retirement
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Compensation*:
- Starting hourly rate is determined by position hourly rate band. Our budgeted hourly bands are as follows*:
- SR DSP Band 1 - $19.50 per hour
- This position is a Band 1 position
***The above hourly band is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role offered, the work location, and business considerations. Sign on Bonus is exclusively for this position and schedule.
Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
